Cape Forchu Lighthouse
 Cape Forchu Lighthouse | |
| Location | Cape Forchu, Nova Scotia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43°48′25″N 66°9′30″W / 43.80694°N 66.15833°W |
| Year first constructed | 1839 |
| Year first lit | 1840 |
| Construction | Concrete, steel |
| Tower shape | Octagonal pyramidal |
| Markings / pattern | White tower with red lantern |
| Height | 22.86 metres (75 ft) |
| Focal height | 37.5 metres (123 ft) |
The Cape Forchu Lighthouse is located in Cape Forchu, Nova Scotia.
History
The lighthouse was constructed in 1839 and was operational in 1840.[1] The original station was demolished in 1961 and replaced in 1962 with the "apple core" - a concrete tower. Since 2000, the original fresnel lens used at the lighthouse is located at the Yarmouth County Museum.
The Friends of the Yarmouth Light Society operate a museum in the lighthouse keeper’s house with exhibits about the lighthouse and local history. The surrounding 19 acres of rocky headland are protected as a park.
References
- ↑ http://www.capeforchulight.com/HistoryoftheLightstation.htm History of the Light Station